Jonah Coleman turns down $500k to remain with Washington Huskies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Jonah Coleman confirmed his decision to stay with the Washington Huskies despite offers exceeding $2 million from other programs. The running back, who relocated to Washington from Arizona in January 2024, was reportedly offered around $500,000 more to transfer. He achieved 758 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior season despite an injury, later being selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Coleman also graduated with a 3.94 GPA, becoming the first in his family to earn a degree.
- •Coleman received transfer offers over $2 million.
- •He rushed for 758 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final season.
- •Coleman graduated with a 3.94 GPA and received academic honors.
- •He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2026.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington football star turned down $500k to stay with Huskies
"Despite much larger NIL offers trying to persuade him into transferring, Jonah Coleman stayed loyal to Washington.
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